Jake Paul, who holds a record of 9-1 with 6 knockouts, stopped Ryan Bourland, with a record of 17-3 and 6 knockouts, in just one round.
In the fight, Jake Paul displayed strategic finesse. He used a powerful jab, cleverly switched his attack between body and head, and delivered damaging right hands to Bourland’s flank.
The turning point of the bout came when Paul landed a heavy right hand on Bourland's temple. This blow significantly affected Bourland, causing him to wobble, sag into the ropes, and eventually collapse to his hands and knees following a series of punches from Paul.
The referee Luis Pabon officially ended the match at 2:37 of the first round, declaring Jake Paul the winner by knockout.
Following the victory, Jake Paul expressed his intention to continue challenging himself against professional boxers. Prior to this fight, his opponents predominantly consisted of MMA fighters and social media influencers. He has even attempted to challenge renowned boxer Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.
Originally, this bout was intended to be the chief support for Amanda Serrano’s featherweight championship defense. However, due to Serrano withdrawing from her fight because of an eye injury, Jake Paul versus Ryan Bourland was promoted to be the main event.
This win marks another step forward in Jake Paul's boxing career as he looks to further establish himself within the sport by taking on more seasoned professional boxers.